[peter_n]

I use bulk a lot and Rob's pictures above are excellent, that's the way I "roll" mine. I also use cassettes from the local mini-lab and have never had a problem, but then I only use them once. The Alden 74 is one of the best bulk loaders you can get as it has a baffle-type light trap, better than the felt light traps which can scratch film unless you clean them periodically. I use a Leica ABLON template to trim the film neatly. There are no secrets to using bulk film, just take care in joining the film and wrapping the scotch tape on both sides and cut a neat leader and you shouldn't have any problems.